Procurement Update December 2020
Procurement has suddenly become very interesting, in the run-up to the end of the Transition period on 31st December. Whether you are a buyer or a
Procurement has suddenly become very interesting, in the run-up to the end of the Transition period on 31st December. Whether you are a buyer or a
Even if you have worked with the public sector in the past, this does not guarantee future wins. In recent years, public sector procurement has
The UK government is investing heavily in cyber security and this is investment will only grow in years to come. The National Cyber Security Centre
A major announcement about defence spending has been made by the British government. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has approved the country’s largest increase in
Over 1700 participants attended this year’s DPRTE Engage virtual conference. With over 65 sessions and 115+ exhibition booths, there was a lot to learn
The latest Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) procurement pipeline, published on 5 October 2020, includes over 40 opportunities for construction suppliers. The Procurement Pipeline replaces the
Global trends such as shifting balances of power, rising nationalism COVID-19 and the emergence of new digital battlefields, means that UK defence and public sector
Often described as the next battlespace, space is set to play a key role as nations define their future defence strategies. The UK’s investment
Security guards all over the world have been frontline heroes during the coronavirus pandemic. Many organisations have enlisted security services to assist the government in
Defence Contracts International (DCI), in association with Defence Online, is pleased to launch the UK Infrastructure – Opportunities in Defence report. The UK defence sector
The European Defence Agency recently released its latest Defence Data report for 2018, which detailed spending by the 27 member states. The report states total
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) is made up of 29 member countries and sets a guideline for its members to spend at least 2% of
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is the largest procurement organisation in central government, managing some of the most complex and technologically advanced requirements in the
According to research from International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), the UK comes in sixth in the global defence expenditure rankings. The Conservative Party fresh
Protecting territory and keeping its people safe are key priorities for nations across the globe. Global trends such as shifting balances of power, rising nationalism,
The latest figures from Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) show that world military expenditure increased to $1822 billion in 2018 – reaching its highest
Spending on equipment and support accounts for roughly 40% of the Ministry of Defence budget. The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) delegates the bulk
The most recent UK defence in numbers (updated 2 March 2020) has revealed that the Government is investing an additional £2.2 billion in Defence. This
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has revealed that in 2019/20, the organisation managed £3.3bn of investment in the Defence Estate enabling those who work within
The defence industry also plays a key role in the economies across the globe. From the UK’s perspective, it makes a huge contribution across all
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